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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.18, 304.83 and 172.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.18, 304.83 and 172.80 is: 259.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.18 : 304.83 = 172.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.18/304.83 = 172.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.18x = 304.83 × 172.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.18x = 52,674.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,674.62/203.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.26

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